Elwai Camping Centre
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- French-style serviced pitches at a scenic Naivasha location
- Elevated spot 20 minutes' drive from the shores of Lake Naivasha
- Outdoor kitchen and communal campfire area, plus well-kept bathrooms
A little corner of Europe among classic Kenyan landscapes? Come along to stay at Elwai Camping Centre and you’re likely to fill your days spotting hippos, zebras, flamingos and other wild African beasts – but in the evening you'll be heading back to what the site owners describe as French-style camping pitches.
What does that mean in real terms? Well, part of it's about the site’s landscaping, which uses hand-planted trees and shrubs to mark out pitches, providing plenty of space, shade and privacy for guests. Individual electric hookups are provided for each pitch, and you'll have access to well-maintained bathroom facilities. There are also various bits of kit to hire upon arrival – camping chairs, gazebos and barbecue stands – if you'd like to make your stay more comfortable.
Of course, this Naivasha site is African in spirit as well – and there will be no mistaking your location when you look out at the stunning views of Lake Naivasha and Mount Longonot. Time spent soaking up the views and fresh air is boosted by a cluster of outdoor facilities, including picnic tables, an outdoor kitchen with oven and grills, and a communal campfire area. Both firewood and charcoal can be purchased on site to save you lugging your own.
It takes just a couple of hours of driving to get to this lovely spot from Nairobi, and once you're here you'll be in an excellent location to explore the rural surroundings, taking in mountains, lakes and thermal pools as well as looking out for all sorts of animals.
Campground type
26
4
10Open all year
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
Languages spoken
English
Pitch types & availability
Powered grass and earth tent or campervan site
4 people maximum 
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass and earth
Site size: Max 10.0m width x 10.0m depth (32.8ft width x 32.8ft depth) Calculated area: 100.0m² (1076.4ft²)
Arrival daysFrom USD 20 1 night, 2 adults
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Scandinavian 1 bedroom cabin
2 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
1 bedroomDimensions: 6.0m width x 7.0m length (19.7ft width x 23.0ft length) Calculated area: 42.0m² (452.1ft²)
Arrival daysFrom USD 96 1 night, 2 adults
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Features
Dogs allowed
Campfires allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundry Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Tents for hire Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
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Budget/backpacker Lake and/or mountain Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wild campingUtilities
Charging facilities Communal fridge Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transport nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)Accessibility
Disabled facilitiesNearby leisure
Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Indoor pool nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearbyLocation
Elwai Camping Centre
Kayawe Road
off Old Naivasha Road
Naivasha
Naivasha
Kenya
20117
Directions Timezone
Africa/Nairobi +0300 (GMT+03:00)
GPS
-0.81116°N
36.47256°W
Route directions
The site is behind the Jaguar filling station on Kayawe Road, off the Old Naivasha Road.
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
You can start your exploration of the local area with a walk around the open spaces around the site itself. If you've got something more extensive in mind, you may like to take on the Mount Longonot hiking trail (half an hour’s drive), where a couple of hours' hike gets you up to the crater’s rim; from there you can descend into the crater or walk around the top.
For more of the local landscapes, drive to Crater Lake or head to Hell's Gate to see the geothermal pools and the Fischers Tower (as featured in The Lion King). Both are about an hour’s drive away.
As for the animals, well, there are plenty of options… you can go out on a boat ride in search of hippos on Lake Naivasha (25 minutes), head up to Lake Elementaita (an hour and a quarter) to see the flamingos or join a safari in Lake Nakuru National Park (an hour and three quarters).
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- Does Elwai Camping Centre have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
- Is Elwai Camping Centre dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Elwai Camping Centre? You can start your exploration of the local area with a walk around the open spaces around the site itself. If you've got something more extensive in mind, you may like to … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Elwai Camping Centre?
Read moreCamping and caravan Arrive: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon On-site accommodation Arrive: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Depart by: noon - How much does it cost to stay at Elwai Camping Centre? From $30.02 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.